Overview

Public Policy and Global Affairs (PPGA) at Nanyang Technological University rigorously trains students to acquire a solid mastery of the theoretical, methodological and analytical tools to conduct independent research. Students develop their research skills by attending local and overseas conferences, giving research assistance, and preparing papers for presentation and publications.

Career outcomes

Many of our graduates pursue successful academic careers in renowned universities in Asia, the United States and the United Kingdom.

Besides, some graduates have been employed in local and international think tanks. Some work in other employment sectors such as national and international governmental bodies, non-profit sectors, and private sectors in different regions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods for Social Sciences
Independent Studies
Directed Readings in Political Science and Public Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

105

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Policy

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

105

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Nanyang Technological University and/or in Singapore, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

A Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, Political Science, International Relations or a related field.

A good language proficiency score: IELTS score at least 7.0 (on all subtests); TOEFL score at least 105 – Internet Based Test Score or 580 – Paper Based Test Score. IELTS is preferred.

Applicants from Singapore universities and English-speaking countries are exempted from IELTS/TOEFL.

It is strongly recommended for applicants to contact one of the faculty members whom they wish to work with. Applicants can discuss their proposal with the faculty member and ask for suggestions and feedback prior to submitting the application.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

22200 SGD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11100 SGD per semester during 24 months.
National

19500 SGD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9750 SGD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.